Food Processing Sanitation Worker
The Sanitation Worker is responsible for deep-cleaning the facility during off-production shifts (typically overnight). This hands-on role involves using high-pressure hoses, disassembling complex machinery, and handling industrial chemicals to eliminate pathogens, allergens, and food debris. Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Cleaning : Disassemble, wash, sanitize, and reassemble complex food processing machinery, conveyors, and tools.
- Chemical Application : Mix and apply specialized industrial cleaning agents and sanitizers at precise concentrations.
- Facility Maintenance : Clean and power-wash floors, walls, ceilings, drains, and ventilation ducts.
- Regulatory Compliance : Follow strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
- Safety Protocols : Utilize Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before cleaning heavy machinery to isolate hazardous energy.
- Waste Management : Collect and safely dispose of trash, food scrap waste, and chemical byproducts.
- Documentation : Complete daily sanitation logs, checklists, and master sanitation schedules for auditing purposes.
- Education : High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not always required.
- Experience : Previous experience in a manufacturing plant, warehouse, or janitorial role is a plus; on-the-job training is usually provided.
- Knowledge : Basic understanding of chemical handling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and food safety principles.
- Physical Stamina : Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds for the duration of an 8-to-12 hour shift.
- Shift Work : Shifts are frequently scheduled during late nights, early mornings, or weekends when production lines are down.
- Physical Exposure : Working conditions are regularly wet, noisy, and may be extremely cold (freezers).
- Protective Gear : Mandatory daily use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including rubber boots, aprons, safety goggles, and masks.
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